David Buchanan Smith
Career Highlights
- Holds Commercial Pilot certificate — qualified to fly for compensation
- Holds Second-Class FAA medical certificate
Aircraft Registered to This Address2 aircraft
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Nearby Airports
Distances calculated from the centroid of Yakima, WA.
Estimated Flight Hoursestimate
Commercial certificate requires 250 hours minimum (190 under Part 141). Range reflects entry-level commercial through pre-ATP totals. This is an estimate; the pilot can override by claiming the profile and reporting actual logged hours. Pilots holding commercial pilot certificates typically log within this range, but individual totals vary widely.
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Certificates & Ratings
Medical Certificate
Medical certificate dates are sourced from the FAA Airmen Certification Database and are for informational purposes only.
Certification Summary
David Buchanan Smith holds a Commercial certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Yakima, Washington. This pilot holds a second-class medical certificate.
About Commercial Pilot Certificates
A Commercial Pilot certificate allows the holder to be compensated for flying. Commercial pilots must have at least 250 hours of flight time and pass both a knowledge test and a practical exam. This certificate is required for careers including charter flying, aerial photography, banner towing, and crop dusting under 14 CFR Part 61.
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FAA registry data last refreshed April 2026.